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September 30, 2009
Hunger, Professor Mom
Hunger, Professor Mom
One of the things I really enjoy about L.'s school calendar, and the fact that he gets two weeks off for fall break and two weeks off in the spring, is that we get the chance to control the conditions of his day, and make sure he's coming close to eating three regular meals each day; or, if we can't manage that, at least we can send enough snacks his way to feel he's getting something to live on. When school is in session we're lucky if he gets one and a half "real" meals/day, and it takes its toll over time--turning him into a hyped-up, strung out mess. [more]
September 30, 2009
Toothbrush Painting , Craftivity Corner
Toothbrush Painting , Craftivity Corner
Painting week!
This week we are devoting every post to painting with novel things instead of paintbrushes to foster creativity and keep things simple and fun!
Painting with a toothbrush is fun and very goofy for kids, because they know painting is not what they are usually used for. What I like about a toothbrush is that you can use it conventionally for little ones, and older children can dust the paint on for a really cool effect. [more]
September 29, 2009
Words that wound, Talia's Blog
Words that wound, Talia's Blog
Even as a child, I was fascinated by words. They are used, in various combinations, to voice our thoughts and feelings. But my childhood did not allow me to learn to say the words I feel.
Many worthy words went unused by my family. [more]
September 29, 2009
Balloon Painting, Craftivity Corner
Balloon Painting, Craftivity Corner
I love this activity and how it blends the paint, but I have yet to do it with my son because I am very very anxious about balloons and toddlers. Please be careful with any kids who still mouth things with latex balloons.
1. Gather your materials. You will need a balloon, a dish , paint and some paper.
2. Pour a little paint into the dish, I like to mix it in the dish for cool results. [more]
September 29, 2009
Paper munché, Professor Mom
Paper munché, Professor Mom
Last week I mentioned that while T. and I were engaged in our Thumbelina diorama making, L. set to work drawing dozens of clone troopers on a long stretch of easel paper. This was one project we could undertake, at least. In the past few weeks he’s had a handful of very ambitious ideas—including construction of a life-sized battle droid. [more]
September 29, 2009
In the Fall Garden, Jessica
In the Fall Garden, Jessica
I love the autumn, I really do. In the hot summer months, I crave to have the windows open without oppressive heat and humidity sneaking into our house. When the weather cools and we can open our windows again, I am a happy camper.
(Side note: despite autumn arriving last week, our weather is just now starting to turn fall-like. I just don’t like having the A/C running when the calendar says late September.) [more]
September 28, 2009
Sunday mornings, Talia's Blog
Sunday mornings, Talia's Blog
My family wasn't church-going people. But I knew God existed. Every Sunday morning my grandmother listened to old gospel hymns on a cassette player while she cooked breakfast and cleaned. [more]
September 28, 2009
Painting Week Kick Off!, Craftivity Corner
Painting Week Kick Off!, Craftivity Corner
Kids' creativity is amazing, and what better way to foster that than to use unusual and fun tools to paint with? We have done similar projects before, but the reason I keep coming back to it, and am devoting a whole week to it, is that:
1. Kids love it
2. They don't get bored of similar projects the way we adults may, and
3. They are fun and easy.
Glass Sponge Painting [more]
September 28, 2009
Redemption in Snacks, Jessica
Redemption in Snacks, Jessica
As life gets busy and busier, I find us doing more eating-on-the-run, especially as I tote R and G around to and from school, activities and other fun times.
If we can't eat a healthy *meal* on the run, sometimes I can sneak in an extra vegetable or fruit through snack time. These easy, easy pita chips are a surefire way to get R and G to eat extra hummus. Every time I make homemade pita chips, the boys get all sorts of excited and gobble up an extra dose of whatever I am serving up with them. [more]
September 28, 2009
Monday's Health Tip: BMI screenings in school?
Monday's Health Tip: BMI screenings in school?
Back in April, the Public Health Counsel in Massachusetts unanimously voted to begin BMI screenings for students to determine if students are overweight. The screenings were set to begin this fall.
During the next two years, screenings will be phased in, with over 286,000 students expected to undergo evaluation by the end of the 2010-2011 school year. [more]
